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We Need to Be Each Other’s Adultier Adult Sometimes

August 3, 2018 By Food Retro

I’ve got a confession. I don’t like the “anti-negativity” movement that I’m starting to see on social media an awful lot. I get it. I really do. There’s a lot of bad crap on the internet. I’ve lived in this space for over 20 years now. I know how it can be emotionally draining, and…

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Filed Under: Deep (Granola) Thoughts, I Can't Make this Stuff Up, The Answer is 42 Tagged With: deep thoughts, depression, mental health

I’m Back, Baby!

July 13, 2018 By Food Retro

It’s been a bit of a long haul from then to now, but I’m back, baby. A lot of stuff has happened. 

Filed Under: I Can't Make this Stuff Up, Life With Food Allergies, The Answer is 42 Tagged With: gluten free, Life With Food Allergies, Tales

The Cold-aphobic’s Guide to Nesting During the Winter (+ Giveaway with #CelestialSeasonings!)

November 5, 2017 By Food Retro

I love winter. And I love it in the kind of way that I will look out the window at fresh-fallen snow, exclaim “How beautiful!” and then I will wrap myself in a blanket and go back to watching Netflix. Don’t get me wrong, I actually love the crisp bite of winter air in my…

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Filed Under: Drinks, Kitchen Chemistry Tagged With: drinking, hot drinks, sponsored, tea, winter

How to Have an Easy Chill Birthday With Netflix! #StreamTeam #ad

September 14, 2017 By Food Retro

Kidlet has gotten just old enough the last two years to think that birthday parties are embarrassing. This is probably the fault of the spousal unit and I, who have gotten to the ripe-old age of “can’t be bothered to celebrate having to scroll one more line down searching for our birth year.” And it…

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Filed Under: The Answer is 42, Things I Read Tagged With: #streamteam, netflix

Spaghetti Olio e Aglio

August 6, 2017 By Food Retro

Spaghetti Olio e Aglio--literally, Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic. You probably have all three ingredients you need to make this Italian dish right now, and it only takes 10 minutes. Plus, it's the most versatile recipe you'll ever use. | FoodRetro.com

What if I told you that you could have super good Italian food in about 10 minutes for about a buck? Would you believe me?   Well then, prepare to believe.   This is one of the dishes I make most in my household… Spaghetti Olio e Aglio–literally, Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic. It…

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Filed Under: Kitchen Chemistry, Meals, Pasta, SLIDER Tagged With: gluten free, kid friendly, Kitchen Chemistry, main course, soy free, vegan, vegetarian

9 Foods Going to Waste in Your Compost Bin (or Worse – Your Garbage) #Greenlid

April 22, 2017 By Food Retro

Everyone knows that we throw away a lot of good food – it’s a big problem. Many of us participate in some sort of composting program – which is great, because composting does help with greenhouse gas reduction. But there’s no argument that we still  pay a small fortune in spoiled, wasted food every year….

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Filed Under: Homemade Pantry, Kitchen Chemistry, Tips & Tricks

There’s New Voltron Episodes! And He-Man! Thank Zeus.

January 31, 2017 By Food Retro

I can’t go anywhere on social media without hearing about Trump. People are sitting here worrying about resistance fatigue. Nah, man, I’m worried about Trump fatigue. Everything this guy touches is breaking news, to the point where I literally stick my head in the sand while I’m working, and every couple hours come up and…

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Filed Under: The Answer is 42, Things I Read Tagged With: #streamteam

The 3%, the Other, and a Broken Mirror

December 6, 2016 By Food Retro

For years, I’ve been patiently waiting to bring my son into the world of SF literature and film that I love so deeply. We’ve been dancing around the edges of lore for a few months, bringing him into a love of robots with the Voltron reboot and the concept of aliens with Pacific Rim. But he wasn’t ready…

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Filed Under: The Answer is 42, Things I Read Tagged With: #streamteam, parenting

Why You Need a Girl’s Night, Even Alone, and Especially if You’re the Only Girl in Your Home

November 30, 2016 By Food Retro

I’m totally outmanned in my household (surprise!). It makes it hard to act like a girl (or care about acting like one) when you’re the only one who is required to pee sitting down. Boys don’t care about shoes and clothes. If you’ve got a tendency towards being a tomboy ANYWAY, the feminine behaviours generally…

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Filed Under: The Answer is 42, Things I Read

Why You Need A Gingerbread House Recipe (+ A Giveaway for $100 – Ends 11/30)

November 15, 2016 By Food Retro

Making your own gingerbread house is a great frugal way to entertain the kids for a weekend without breaking your bank on premade kits. Here's a recipe that makes 4 houses. Try to let the spirit flow. Let the kids go nuts. | FoodRetro.com

I once had delusions of grandeur when it came to having my own Norman Rockwell moments with my kid. Once when he was about 3 or 4, I decided to go all uber-mom and bake gingerbread men. We were using a vegan dough, so no worries about salmonella or anything, and having just THE BEST…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Kitchen Chemistry Tagged With: Christmas, dairy free, vegetarian

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